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13 July 2022
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World Population Day 2022

World Population Day 2022

On Wednesday morning, 13 July 2022, a high-level event was held at Hotel CEIBA in the capital Bissau on the occasion of World Population Day under... Read more

21 June 2022
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UNFPA raises awareness about the importance of the link between health and economic productivity

Bafatá, 20 June 2022 -  The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Association of Women for Alternatives and Responses (AMAR-GB) are organizing from 20th to 21st of June 2022, in Bafatá,... Read more

8 June 2022
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UNFPA warns that violence against women is hampering achievements in the fight against poverty in Guinea-Bissau

Bissau 8 June 2022 - - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Guinea-Bissau says that 50 percent of women aged 15 to 49 have already been excised, and according to the same survey, women and... Read more

23 May 2022
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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Bissau 23 May 2022 -- The United Nations Population Fund and the Government of Guinea Bissau marked the International Day for the End of Obstetric Fistula, under the theme: " End Fistula now: Invest... Read more

28 April 2022
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UNFPA strengthens the capacity of members of youth networks in Guinea-Bissau

UNFPA strengthens the capacity of members of youth networks in Guinea-Bissau

Bafata 28 April 2022 -- Under the Youth Empowerment for Demographic Dividend (YE4DD) project, the United Nations Population Fund and the National Youth Institute, with funding from the Italian... Read more

11 March 2022
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UNFPA hands over assortment of equipment to Ministry of Health

Bissau, 11 March 2021 – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund with funding from the Italian Government, has handed over an assortment of equipment worth USD 45,000 (over XOF27M) as part of its... Read more

26 May 2021
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UNFPA supports the National Youth and Population Forum in the training of youth leaders in Guinea-Bissau

UNFPA supports the National Youth and Population Forum in the training of youth leaders in Guinea-Bissau   Bissau May 26, 2021 - UNFPA supports the National Youth and Population Forum in the training... Read more

24 May 2021
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Guinea-Bissau heads towards fulfilling the Nairobi commitments

With the support of UNFPA, Guinea-Bissau moves towards the Nairobi commitments  Canchungo May 24, 2021 – UNFPA supports the government of Guinea-Bissau through the General Directorate of Plan in... Read more

11 January 2021
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Guinea-Bissau government receives donation of hospital equipment and cesarean kits

Bissau January 11, 2021 -- The Government of Guinea-Bissau, through the Ministry of Public Health, received a donation of hospital equipment and cesarean section kits from the United Nations... Read more

12 November 2020
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UNFPA donates coronavirus prevention materials

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today donated coronavirus prevention materials to the Ministry of Public Health through the Regional Health Directorate of the Autonomous Sector of Bissau... Read more

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